Dozens Killed In New Year Stampede

Dozens Killed In New Year Stampede

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Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara (L) and his wife Dominique (C) stand next to a child, injured in a stampede, during a visit to the Cocody hospital in Abidjan, on January 1, 2013. At least 60 people died and at least dozens were injured as crowds stampeded overnight during celebratory New Year's fireworks, Ivory Coast rescue workers said on January 1, 2013. AFP PHOTO/HERVE SEVI

Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara (L) and his wife Dominique (C) stand next to a child, injured in a stampede, during a visit to the Cocody hospital in Abidjan, on January 1, 2013. At least 60 people died and at least dozens were injured as crowds stampeded overnight during celebratory New Year's fireworks, Ivory Coast rescue workers said on January 1, 2013. AFP PHOTO/HERVE SEVI

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Ivory Coast's soldiers run in a street as shoes are scattered on the pavement at the scene of a stampede in Abidjan, on January 1, 2013. At least 61 people died and dozens more were injured in Abidjan as crowds that had gathered for celebratory New Year's fireworks stampeded overnight, Ivory Coast rescue workers said on January 1, 2013. AFP PHOTO/HERVE SEVI

Ivory Coast's soldiers run in a street as shoes are scattered on the pavement at the scene of a stampede in Abidjan, on January 1, 2013. At least 61 people died and dozens more were injured in Abidjan as crowds that had gathered for celebratory New Year's fireworks stampeded overnight, Ivory Coast rescue workers said on January 1, 2013. AFP PHOTO/HERVE SEVI

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A man walks in a street as shoes are scattered on the pavement at the scene of a stampede in Abidjan, on January 1, 2013. At least 61 people died and dozens more were injured in Abidjan as crowds that had gathered for celebratory New Year's fireworks stampeded overnight, Ivory Coast rescue workers said on January 1, 2013. AFP PHOTO/HERVE SEVI

A man walks in a street as shoes are scattered on the pavement at the scene of a stampede in Abidjan, on January 1, 2013. At least 61 people died and dozens more were injured in Abidjan as crowds that had gathered for celebratory New Year's fireworks stampeded overnight, Ivory Coast rescue workers said on January 1, 2013. AFP PHOTO/HERVE SEVI

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A soldier stands guard as a man walks among clothing and various items spread scattered on the pavement at the scene of a stampede in Abidjan, on January 1, 2013. At least 60 people died and at least dozens were injured as crowds stampeded overnight during celebratory New Year's fireworks, Ivory Coast rescue workers said on January 1, 2013. AFP PHOTO/HERVE SEVI

A soldier stands guard as a man walks among clothing and various items spread scattered on the pavement at the scene of a stampede in Abidjan, on January 1, 2013. At least 60 people died and at least dozens were injured as crowds stampeded overnight during celebratory New Year's fireworks, Ivory Coast rescue workers said on January 1, 2013. AFP PHOTO/HERVE SEVI

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People lie in hospital beds after they were injured in a stampede, at the Cocody hospital in Abidjan, on January 1, 2013. At least 60 people died and at least dozens were injured as crowds stampeded overnight during celebratory New Year's fireworks, Ivory Coast rescue workers said on January 1, 2013. AFP PHOTO/HERVE SEVI

People lie in hospital beds after they were injured in a stampede, at the Cocody hospital in Abidjan, on January 1, 2013. At least 60 people died and at least dozens were injured as crowds stampeded overnight during celebratory New Year's fireworks, Ivory Coast rescue workers said on January 1, 2013. AFP PHOTO/HERVE SEVI

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People lie in hospital beds after they were injured in a stampede, at the Cocody hospital in Abidjan, on January 1, 2013. At least 60 people died and at least dozens were injured as crowds stampeded overnight during celebratory New Year's fireworks, Ivory Coast rescue workers said on January 1, 2013. AFP PHOTO/HERVE SEVI

People lie in hospital beds after they were injured in a stampede, at the Cocody hospital in Abidjan, on January 1, 2013. At least 60 people died and at least dozens were injured as crowds stampeded overnight during celebratory New Year's fireworks, Ivory Coast rescue workers said on January 1, 2013. AFP PHOTO/HERVE SEVI

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Children lie in hospital beds after they were injured in a stampede, at the Cocody hospital in Abidjan, on January 1, 2013. At least 60 people died and at least dozens were injured as crowds stampeded overnight during celebratory New Year's fireworks, Ivory Coast rescue workers said on January 1, 2013. AFP PHOTO/HERVE SEVI

Children lie in hospital beds after they were injured in a stampede, at the Cocody hospital in Abidjan, on January 1, 2013. At least 60 people died and at least dozens were injured as crowds stampeded overnight during celebratory New Year's fireworks, Ivory Coast rescue workers said on January 1, 2013. AFP PHOTO/HERVE SEVI

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People lie in hospital beds after they were injured in a stampede, at the Cocody hospital in Abidjan, on January 1, 2013. At least 60 people died and at least dozens were injured as crowds stampeded overnight during celebratory New Year's fireworks, Ivory Coast rescue workers said on January 1, 2013. AFP PHOTO/HERVE SEVI

People lie in hospital beds after they were injured in a stampede, at the Cocody hospital in Abidjan, on January 1, 2013. At least 60 people died and at least dozens were injured as crowds stampeded overnight during celebratory New Year's fireworks, Ivory Coast rescue workers said on January 1, 2013. AFP PHOTO/HERVE SEVI

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A man stands next to a child, lying on a hospital bed after he was injured in a stampede, at the Cocody hospital in Abidjan, on January 1, 2013. At least 60 people died and at least dozens were injured as crowds stampeded overnight during celebratory New Year's fireworks, Ivory Coast rescue workers said on January 1, 2013. AFP PHOTO/HERVE SEVI

A man stands next to a child, lying on a hospital bed after he was injured in a stampede, at the Cocody hospital in Abidjan, on January 1, 2013. At least 60 people died and at least dozens were injured as crowds stampeded overnight during celebratory New Year's fireworks, Ivory Coast rescue workers said on January 1, 2013. AFP PHOTO/HERVE SEVI

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Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara (C) shakes hands with a woman as he visits the scene of a stampede, on January 1, 2013 in Abidjan. At least 61 people died and dozens more were injured in Abidjan as crowds that had gathered for celebratory New Year's fireworks stampeded overnight, Ivory Coast rescue workers said on January 1, 2013. AFP PHOTO/HERVE SEVI

Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara (C) shakes hands with a woman as he visits the scene of a stampede, on January 1, 2013 in Abidjan. At least 61 people died and dozens more were injured in Abidjan as crowds that had gathered for celebratory New Year's fireworks stampeded overnight, Ivory Coast rescue workers said on January 1, 2013. AFP PHOTO/HERVE SEVI

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Ivory Coast Alassane Ouattara (L) and his wife Dominique (C) , stand next to a child, lying in a hospital bed after he was injured in a stampede, at the Cocody hospital in Abidjan, on January 1, 2013. At least 60 people died and at least dozens were injured as crowds stampeded overnight during celebratory New Year's fireworks, Ivory Coast rescue workers said on January 1, 2013. AFP PHOTO/HERVE SEVI

Ivory Coast Alassane Ouattara (L) and his wife Dominique (C) , stand next to a child, lying in a hospital bed after he was injured in a stampede, at the Cocody hospital in Abidjan, on January 1, 2013. At least 60 people died and at least dozens were injured as crowds stampeded overnight during celebratory New Year's fireworks, Ivory Coast rescue workers said on January 1, 2013. AFP PHOTO/HERVE SEVI

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Dominique Ouattara (L), wife of President of The Ivory Coast Alassane Ouattara , stands next to a child, injured in a stampede, at the Cocody hospital in Abidjan, on January 1, 2013. At least 60 people died and at least dozens were injured as crowds stampeded overnight during celebratory New Year's fireworks, Ivory Coast rescue workers said on January 1, 2013. AFP PHOTO/HERVE SEVI

Dominique Ouattara (L), wife of President of The Ivory Coast Alassane Ouattara , stands next to a child, injured in a stampede, at the Cocody hospital in Abidjan, on January 1, 2013. At least 60 people died and at least dozens were injured as crowds stampeded overnight during celebratory New Year's fireworks, Ivory Coast rescue workers said on January 1, 2013. AFP PHOTO/HERVE SEVI

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UN peacekeepers stand next to shoes and various items lying on the pavement at the scene of a stampede, on January 1, 2013. At least 60 people died and at least dozens were injured as crowds stampeded overnight during celebratory New Year's fireworks, Ivory Coast rescue workers said on January 1, 2013. AFP PHOTO/HERVE SEVI

UN peacekeepers stand next to shoes and various items lying on the pavement at the scene of a stampede, on January 1, 2013. At least 60 people died and at least dozens were injured as crowds stampeded overnight during celebratory New Year's fireworks, Ivory Coast rescue workers said on January 1, 2013. AFP PHOTO/HERVE SEVI

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UN peacekeepers stand on a street in Abidjan as shoes and various items are seen on the pavement at the scene of a stampede, on January 1, 2013. At least 60 people died and at least dozens were injured as crowds stampeded overnight during celebratory New Year's fireworks, Ivory Coast rescue workers said on January 1, 2013. AFP PHOTO/HERVE SEVI

UN peacekeepers stand on a street in Abidjan as shoes and various items are seen on the pavement at the scene of a stampede, on January 1, 2013. At least 60 people died and at least dozens were injured as crowds stampeded overnight during celebratory New Year's fireworks, Ivory Coast rescue workers said on January 1, 2013. AFP PHOTO/HERVE SEVI

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People walk in a street in Abidjan as shoes and various items are seen on the pavement at the scene of a stampede, on January 1, 2013. At least 60 people died and at least dozens were injured as crowds stampeded overnight during celebratory New Year's fireworks, Ivory Coast rescue workers said on January 1, 2013. AFP PHOTO/HERVE SEVI

People walk in a street in Abidjan as shoes and various items are seen on the pavement at the scene of a stampede, on January 1, 2013. At least 60 people died and at least dozens were injured as crowds stampeded overnight during celebratory New Year's fireworks, Ivory Coast rescue workers said on January 1, 2013. AFP PHOTO/HERVE SEVI

Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara and his wife Dominique stand... News PhotoAbidjan,Adult,Africa,Alassane Ouattara,Casualty,Child,Emergencies and Disasters,Exploding,Girls,Horizontal,Hospital,Ivory Coast,Journalist,New Year,New Year's Eve,Party - Social Event,Physical Injury,President,Pushing,Stampeding,Standing,Television Camera,The Media,Victim,Visit,Wife,WomenPhotographer AFPCollection: AFP 2013 AFPIvory Coast President Alassane Ouattara (L) and his wife Dominique (C) stand next to a child, injured in a stampede, during a visit to the Cocody hospital in Abidjan, on January 1, 2013. At least 60 people died and at least dozens were injured as crowds stampeded overnight during celebratory New Year's fireworks, Ivory Coast rescue workers said on January 1, 2013. AFP PHOTO/HERVE SEVI (Photo credit should read HERVE SEVI/AFP/Getty Images)